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General Biology at University of Chicago

General Biology at University of Chicago

If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 212 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Chicago.

Online Class Availability at University of Chicago

Many students take online classes at University of Chicago. Of 18,566 students, 102 (1%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Chicago

Rankings can help you compare University of Chicago’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #3 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 164
Best Value Illinois #17 of 41
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #20 of 1,249
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #66 of 163
Best Value Nationwide #578 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #3 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 164
Best Value Illinois #17 of 41
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #20 of 1,249
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #66 of 163
Best Value Nationwide #578 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Chicago

Graduates of University of Chicago’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at University of Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,335
2 years $23,649
4 years $52,065
5 years $68,610

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Chicago earn a median of $52,065, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of Chicago comes in at $13,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of Chicago are 60% women (128) and 40% men (84).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Chicago

Among the 139 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 63% were women (88) and 37% were men (51).

University of Chicago gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 36
Hispanic / Latino 26
Black / African American 5
Asian 46
Two or More Races 11
International (Nonresident) 12
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Chicago

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 63% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, above the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 68 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 54% were women (37) and 46% were men (31).

University of Chicago gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 8
Black / African American 3
Asian 20
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 17
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Chicago

Minority students account for 51% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, above the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Chicago

Among the 5 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

University of Chicago gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Chicago

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago, below the national average of 26%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at University of Chicago

The General Biology program at University of Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 139
General Biomedical Sciences 73

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

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